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SJ17 GBB

2017 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,861 mi
Last recorded81,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 GBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 81,861 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 81,861 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 72,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes showing signs of binding

Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SJ17 GBB is a 2017 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ17 GBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ17 GBB registered?

SJ17 GBB is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ17 GBB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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